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Ludovico Einaudi Dubai opera

If you have not listened to the music of Ludovico Einaudi, it is probably because you do not know that it is the music of Ludovico Einaudi. For years, his silent piano music has secretly been used as soundtracks in both television and commercial programs, penetrating our collective consciousness. At the same time, the Italian has remained kindly in the spotlight. Read up on Einaudi, and it might sound less like a composer than a series of psychotropic statistics, each of which confesses a touch far above most of your classmates.

Just consider the following: he is the most transmitted classical artist in the world; he has 400,000 subscribers on Spotify, recently occupied the top 10 places on the iTunes classic list only, which is more than Beethoven. His openly declared fans include Ricky Gervais, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Pop, pianist Lang Lang, and who else? - Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters says he listens to Einaudi always before entering the pitch.

He recently released a new album, Elements (and many have, it recently hit number 12 on the UK charts, higher than any classical music composer than it has reached in two decades.

Maybe it's the soundtrack to This Is England, or in an X-Factor montage, or to endorse any advertisement for British Airways or Guinness or Santander. His music was performed live from the Royal Albert Hall to the Fabric nightclub, and Mogwai and Starkey remixed it. The most surprising, perhaps, is that at 60, he managed to infiltrate the playlist of BBC Radio 1 obsessed with young people: not only Einaudi was defended by DJ Greg James (who cited his meditative song I Days as a vital aid to study during his college days), but he was invited to perform in a Live Lounge session, turning Sam Smith and Elastic Heart of Sia into an environmental potpourri.

It may seem incredible that a man who looks elegant, and who sings discreet piano music has captured such a young audience until you see the reactions that inspire the flesh. Bright, emotional, effortless, and always extremely refined lyrics: it is music and performance that define Ludovico Einaudi.

After releasing albums on the charts, Seven Days Walking is the title of his new album, which was released three and a half years after Elements and a triumphant world tour.

With a series of shows sold in the most prestigious concert halls in the world and a composer of many award-winning films, we are delighted that Ludovico Einaudi will be coming to Dubai.

Tickets will go on sale today at 3:00 p.m., with an offer of 20% in advance in the VIP and Platinum seating categories until November 10 Tickets are available for purchase. Click here to proceed.

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Lea Salonga in concert

Are you a fan of the iconic Disney movies of Mulan and Aladdin, and you can't seem to get the tunes off your head? Well, you know the remarkable voice of Lea Salonga's voice from these famous movies, and you will soon be able to see Lea Salonga sing them live in Dubai. You can see Disney Princess in real life come to perform live in Dubai Opera come March 2020.

After her debut at the Dubai Opera in 2017, award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga will return for two shows in Dubai in 2020. The award-winning star will be present on March 5 and 6, 2020, with tickets on sale for as low as Dhs 250.

 Who is Lea Salonga?

Lea Salonga is a legend of musical theater. The Filipino artist was the original star of Miss Saigon as Kim and gave the voices of two Disney princesses, Mulan and Jasmine. The singer has also appeared in productions such as My Fair Lady, Cinderella, and Cats. She was also the first Asian actress to play Eponine in Les Misérables on Broadway.

Lea Salonga, who in the year 1991 became the first Asian woman to win the Tony Award for the role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, will perform at the Dubai Opera on March 5 and 6. She will perform a selection of Disney film music, Broadway hits, and songs from her 11 solo albums.

During her 30-year career, Salonga, 48, has sung in some of the world's most exceptional theatrical productions, including Les Misérables, where she played the roles of Eponine and Fantine and the recent nominated Broadway revival, the Grammy, the island, where she played the goddess of love, Erzulie. She has also performed at the Sydney Opera House, the Hong Kong Cultural Center, and the London O2 Arena.

Lea Salonga has also had a successful solo career. She was the first Filipino singer to sign an international label, and the third eponymous album in 1993 was a multi-Latin sale. Her 1999 album, By Heart, sold two million copies worldwide.

Known worldwide for her loud and eccentric voice and perfect performances of beloved songs, fans can expect to hear only the very best of hits from Salonga Broadway, Disney favorites, popular musical and pop theater performances, as well as selections of his latest album.

But Salonga, who last sang at the Dubai Opera in 2017, is perhaps best known for voicing two Disney princesses: Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998) and Mulan 2 ( 2004). In 2011, she was named "Disney Legend" by Walt Disney Company.

Jasper Hope, executive director of the Dubai Opera, said of the upcoming performances: "Lea Salonga performed two exciting and shocking performances at the Dubai Opera in 2017, and I am pleased to have her agree to return to Dubai this year to encourage fans with her incredible talent. "

Tickets for Salonga are on sale now and start at Dh250. There is also an advance offer of 20% on VIP, Platinum, and Gold seats, valid until July 21.

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Puccini's Turandot at Dubai Opera

For the very first time in the Middle East, Dubai is hosting Puccini’s final creation “Turandot” on Dubai Opera’s stage from September 5th till 9th. The event is taking place in the Ancient Peking, where a stunning princess announces her readiness for marriage but obviously with non-easy obstacles awaiting the suitors to go through. Tiresome not to make any fatal mistake like preceding ones the stubborn Prince Calaf insisted on solving Princess’s three riddles. The whole kingdom including the three ministers Ping, Pang & Pong offered him money and other women to marry begging him to change his mind and save his own life, whereas the Prince is determined. As the people hail for his victory, the Prince comes with an unprecedented proposal; which is to solve his riddle in return. If Princess Turandot answers correctly, Prince Calaf offers his neck for execution. Challenge accepted, she orders the whole kingdom not to sleep before unveiling the mysterious Prince’s name which was his encounter. By act III, as Prince Calaf awaits his destiny sings the famous arias in operatic history (Nessum dorma). Captivating Liu, his father’s lawful servant who loved the Prince secretly since so long, steals one of the guards’ dragger and takes her own life just to save her lover from death and not say out his name.

Kissing the princess, he melts the icy feelings she had in her and she confessed of her love towards him, in return Calaf unveils his true identity. Resuming her former attitude, she rushes to the Emperor and announces the stranger’s name as: AMORE (love). The couple is united along with the overjoyed crowd.

You can buy your tickets at your nearest Virgin Megastore or book them online.

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